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The U.S. needs more nurses, but nursing schools don't have enough slots or instructors

Mon, 2021-10-25 11:27 — mike kraft
The U.S. needs more nurses, but nursing schools don't have enough slots Across the country, hospitals are desperate for RNs and specialty nurses. Yet, paradoxically, the nursing pipeline has slowed, with educators retiring or returning to clinical work themselves. NPR.org

 

 

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Some Georgia schools are trying test-to-stay instead of quarantine for students exposed to COVID-19

Thu, 2021-10-21 10:22 — mike kraft
Instead of quarantine for Covid-exposed students, some schools are trying test-to-stay For test-to-stay, if Covid-exposed students test negative and have no symptoms, they can continue going to school in person. If the exposed student tests positive, they must isolate at home. Jacqueline Howard, CNN CNN

 

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Mask mandate may relax in a major South Florida school district

Thu, 2021-10-21 08:55 — mike kraft
Mask mandate may relax in some South Florida schools MIAMI (AP) — The mask mandate for students in some South Florida schools could be eased by the end of October as local rates of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continue to fall, officials said. AP NEWS

MIAMI (AP) — The mask mandate for students in some South Florida schools could be eased by the end of October as local rates of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continue to fall, officials said.

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White House outlines plans to vaccinate American children age 5-11

Wed, 2021-10-20 17:28 — mike kraft
White House details plans to vaccinate 28M children age 5-11 WASHINGTON (AP) — Children ages 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician's office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school, the White House said Wednesday as it detailed plans for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot for elementary school youngsters in a matter of weeks. AP NEWS
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White House preparing campaign to eduate parents on children COVID-19 vaccines

Wed, 2021-10-20 12:42 — mike kraft
White House readying campaign for parents on children COVID-19 The White House is preparing a national education campaign designed to provide parents with accurate and science-based information on COVID-19 vaccines for children as federal health agencies review Justine Coleman TheHill
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A Florida private school says students who get vaxxed must stay home for 30 days because of unfounded claim that they'll infect others

Mon, 2021-10-18 10:49 — mike kraft
A Florida school says students who get vaxxed must stay home for 30 days because of unfounded claim that they'll infect others School officials told WSVN that the quarantine mandate exists because they believe vaccinated students can infect unvaccinated students. Yelena Dzhanova YahooNews

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U.S. Nursing schools see applications rise, despite COVID burnout

Thu, 2021-10-14 18:19 — mike kraft
Nursing schools see applications rise, despite COVID burnout STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Nurses around the U.S. are getting burned out by the COVID-19 crisis and quitting, yet applications to nursing schools are rising, driven by what educators say are young people who see the global emergency as an opportunity and a challenge. AP NEWS

 

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Central Florida school district sees 17 employee deaths from COVID-19

Thu, 2021-10-14 11:33 — mike kraft

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At least 17 Polk County staff members have died from COVID-19 since the start of the school year.

The school district says 12 have died since returning to school in August and five passed away before returning. It's not known where the employees were exposed to the virus. ...

 

 

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Covid vaccines for US children are coming but challenge will be persuading parents

Thu, 2021-10-14 10:57 — mike kraft
Covid vaccines for US children are coming but challenge will be persuading parents Authorization for kids aged 5-11 is inching closer but only a third of parents plan to take up the shots as soon as vaccines are ready Socially distanced kindergarten students wait for their parents to pick them up on the first day of in-person learning at Maurice Sendak elementary school in Los Angeles in April.
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Wisconsin parents file lawsuits against school districts over their children's Covid-19 infections

Tue, 2021-10-12 10:28 — mike kraft
Wisconsin parents file lawsuits against school districts over their children's Covid-19 infections Wisconsin parents are suing two school districts over their Covid-19 mitigation efforts, arguing that the systems failed to protect their children from getting infected. Madeline Holcombe and Raja Razek, CNN CNN
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